冉寧百科全書

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The Running Press Cyclopedia is a marvelous, global compendium of information packaged in an exciting and extensive reference book. This completely updated edition is not only slightly larger than the original, but it also contains the equivalent of 32 pages of brand new material, including brand new illustrations. The additional material covers the post 9-11 world, especially new developments in world and national politics and culture. Divided into twenty-one sections, The Running Press Cyclopedia includes more than 200,000 facts on such topics as world history, science, arts, and the environment. Over one thousand illustrations, including charts, diagrams, drawings, and maps, help the reader visualize information and understand the impact of statistics, geography, and other aspects of our modern world. The book is organized thematically into six parts, so locating basic information is simple. A complete index provides easy access to each subject. The compact format and low price makes this the ideal reference for students. More than 1,000 full-color and black and white illustrations. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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THE WORLD　SECTION1:THE EARTH　　Geological timescale　　Earth's structure　　Earth's composition　　Minerals　　Crystals　　Rock cycle　　Rock types　　Physical forces　　Plate tectonics　　Earthquakes　　Volcanoes　　Mountains　　Longest rivers　　Largest waterfarls　　Largest oceans and seas　　Largest islands　　Largest deserts　　Forests　　Ocean currents　SECTION2:MAPPING  　Longitude and latitude　　Map projections　　Map symbols　SECTION3:THE WEATHER　　The atmosphere　　Global weather patterns　　Air pressure　　Wind　　Cyclones　　Cloud types　　Weather fronts　　Rainfall　　Temperature　　Climate　　Weather map symbols　　The Beaufort scale　SECTION 4:THE WEATHER　　Air pollution　　Climatic changes　　Marine pollution　　Deforestation　　Desertification　　Hopulation structure　SECTION 5:WORLD POPULATION　　Population growth　　Population distribution　　Births and deaths　　Life expectancy　　Urban and rural populations　　Languages……

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